Branka u Opavy

Branka u Opavy is a municipality and village in Opava District in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,100 inhabitants.

Branka u Opavy
Municipality
Centre of Branka u Opavy
Centre of Branka u Opavy
Flag of Branka u Opavy
Flag
Coat of arms of Branka u Opavy
Coat of arms
Branka u Opavy is located in Czech Republic
Branka u Opavy
Branka u Opavy
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°53′17″N 17°52′58″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionMoravian-Silesian
DistrictOpava
First mentioned1257
Area
 • Total6.92 km2 (2.67 sq mi)
Elevation
264 m (866 ft)
Population
 (2022-01-01)[1]
 • Total1,073
 • Density160/km2 (400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
747 41
Websitewww.branka.eu

Geography

Branka u Opavy is located about 5 kilometres (3 mi) south of Opava. The Moravice River flows through the municipality.

History

The first written mention of Branka u Opavy is from 1257.[2]

Twin towns – sister cities
See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in the Czech Republic

Branka u Opavy is twinned with:[3]

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2022". Czech Statistical Office. 2022-04-29.
  2. "Historie" (in Czech). Obec Branka u Opavy. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
  3. "Česko-polská spolupráce" (in Czech). Obec Branka u Opavy. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
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